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Samsung SL202 vs Samsung TL220

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Samsung SL202 front
 
Samsung TL220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Samsung SL202 vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs

Samsung SL202
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Additionally referred to as PL50
Samsung TL220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-124mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 169g - 100 x 60 x 19mm
  • Released August 2009
  • Alternate Name is ST500
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Samsung SL202 vs Samsung TL220 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Samsung SL202 vs Samsung TL220, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are created by Samsung. The image resolution of the SL202 (10MP) and the TL220 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SL202 was launched 5 months before the TL220 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SL202 scores against the TL220 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Samsung TL220

 SL202 TL220 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Samsung SL202

 TL220 SL202 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung SL202 and Samsung TL220

 SL202 TL220 
ReleasedFebruary 2009August 2009Same age
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung SL202 vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Samsung SL202 has physical measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Samsung TL220 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Samsung SL202 vs Samsung TL220 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the SL202 versus the TL220.

Samsung SL202 vs Samsung TL220 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SL202 and TL220 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Samsung SL202 vs Samsung TL220 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL202 vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions purely by checking out a spec sheet. The image underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SL202 and TL220.

As you can see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Samsung TL220 to produce greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.

Samsung SL202 vs Samsung TL220 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL202 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL202 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL202 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Portrait photography camera
25
features face detect focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL202 Street photography details
Samsung TL220 Street photography details
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung SL202
Sports photography with Samsung TL220
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
27
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL202 Travel photography factors
Samsung TL220 Travel photography factors
57
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
62
boasts touch focus
built-in flash
quite wide (27mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL202 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Landscape photography camera
27
relatively wide (28mm)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
37
quite wide (27mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung SL202
Vlogging with Samsung TL220
27
relatively wide (28mm)
features face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
31
quite wide (27mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
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Samsung SL202 vs Samsung TL220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL202 and Samsung TL220
 Samsung SL202Samsung TL220
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung SL202 Samsung TL220
Also called as PL50 ST500
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-02-17 2009-08-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.60 m 3.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 gr (0.37 pounds) 169 gr (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model SLB-10A SLB-07A
Self timer Yes Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $140 $90